Currency question--United States; Free banking--United States
Four-page letter from Jno. [John] A. Thomson in Summit Point, West Virginia, to Lysander Spooner dated December 17, 1877, discussing the topic of monetary systems.
Erie Canal; New York (State); Enlargement; Canal Bill; Loco Foco; Pamphlet
Page 16 of a sixteen page pamphlet on the Enlargement of the Erie Canal. In 1851, controversy arose regarding the enlargement of the canal. This shows excerpts from various New York newspapers voicing protest against the project to enlarge the Erie...
Buildings; Public Buildings; Libraries; Organizations
Interior view of Bronx Reference Collection of the New York Public Library on Marion Ave. Members of the Bronx Board of Trade examine the business collection.
Grierson writes to Markham about an array of topics including various social issues and the financial independence of writers and poets and how it restrains them from criticizing certain men and writing about certain topics.
A form letter sent inviting people to the Autumn Conference of the Intercollegiate Socialist Society in Bellport, Long Island. It lists the lineup of speakers and events to occur that weekend.
The Intercollegiate Socialist Society sent invitations to the Hillquit-Untermyer debate about the Money Trust Problem and providing order slips to pay for and reserve seats at the debate at Carnegie Hall.
Abbott writes about starting "The Comrade" and asks Markham for a poem for the first issue. Abbott also writes about his holiday spent in the Adirondacks, Chicago, Buffalo, and at the Indianapolis Socialist Convention.
Markham writes to Martin thanking him for his approval regarding Markham's child labor articles. Markham also thanks Martin for his offer of help towards the cause.
Sinclair writes about his new book, "The Way Out: What Lies Ahead for America." He also write a great deal about his book "Upton Sinclair Presents William Fox", and its influence on not only the United States but the world as well. He also writes...
Lemon thanks Markham for reading his play and asks permission to use his quotes for publicity. Lemon also writes a great deal about freedom of expression in the United States as compared to other countries and other time periods in history.
Agricultural and Industrial Labor Relief (New York, N.Y.)
Viereck provides Markham with the first annual report of the Agricultural and Industrial Labor Relief. Viereck writes about the financial and public hardhips facing the organization.
